1.   And the occasional burst pipe can cause major structural damage rather quickly.

2.   Occasional bursts of gunfire are a reminder that the rebels are still active.

3.   The occasional burst of speed is required to outrun real and imaginary predators.

4.   The street was silent except for the occasional burst of laughter from one of the workmen.

5.   This was not a collection that sparked shouts, cheers or even an occasional burst of polite applause.

6.   American companies are much more reluctant to fork out, apart from the occasional burst of enthusiasm.

7.   All this makes for rather careful dancing despite an occasional burst of excitement.

8.   But for some, this is more than an occasional burst of spending.

9.   Despite my best intentions and the occasional burst of cleaning zeal, my car will never be pristine.

10.   For, after six years of negotiation, haggling and an occasional burst of statesmanship, the crime legislation was the child of too many parents.